Explanation

All important questions of  "the 1956 constitution"

1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

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Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution

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Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution

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Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic

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In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President

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40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution

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The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules

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The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days.

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The constitution of 1956 provided a Parliamentary form of government for the country.

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1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral

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The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

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Explanation

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

  Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• On 7 October 1958, President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution.
• He dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and imposed Martial Law.
• He appointed General Muhammad Ayub Khan as the first Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA).

Additional information:

• Promulgated: 23 March 1956
• Official & National Languages: Urdu and Bengali
• Official & National Languages: Urdu and Bengali
• Governor-General replaced by: President
• Minimum Age for President: 40 years
• Form of Government: Parliamentary
• Articles / Parts / Schedules: 234 Articles, 13 Parts, 6 Schedules

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Mohammad Ali
• Enforcement date: 23 March 1956
• First President: Iskander Ali Mirza
• Articles: 234
• Parts: 13
• Schedules: 6

Last verified on 06-07-2026